Standen House and Garden

Important notice -

Due to roadworks there is no access to Standen from East Grinstead via Dunnings Road. Please follow the diversions and approach via Saint Hill Road / Saint Hill Green and go around the 'road closed' sign to gain access.

Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden

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Standen in Winter

Visiting Standen this winter 

Embrace the fresh air on a wintry walk around the garden and estate followed by a hot drink and tasty treat in the café. Delve into the world of Arthur Rackham in our exhibition (19 Jan-31 Mar) and join in with activities and trails during February half term. Please note the house will be closed weekdays 7-31 January - for more information see opening times online or call 01342 323029.

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Things to see and do 

The house at Standen, West Sussex

An Arts and Crafts gem 

Explore an arts and crafts family home at Standen where you'll find Morris & Co. interiors and changing exhibitions.

Standen in the Winter

Discover the Garden this winter 

From the first frosts, winter is a colourful time of year in the garden at Standen.

People walking on footpath in woods

Explore outdoors 

Explore the woodlands at Standen and follow our self-guided walking trails. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

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What's on 

Coming up...

Arthur Rackham

Fairytales, Fantasies and Nightmares 

Delve between the pages this winter in a new exhibition celebrating the fantastical, mysterious and macabre illustrative world of Arthur Rackham at Standen. Saturday 19 January until Sunday 31 March 2019.

A family walk through Studley Royal Deer Park

February half term fun at Standen 

Keep the kids occupied this half term with winter trails, strolls through crispy fields and warm up with a hot drink in Barn Café . Open daily for half term activities from Saturday 16 February to Sunday 24 February 2019, 10am-5pm.

Upcoming events

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Fairytales, Fantasies and Nightmares - the illustrated world of Arthur Rackham

Tue 22 Jan 2019
11:00-15:00
This winter goblins, fairies and witches are spreading mischief in a new exhibition celebrating the fantastical, mysterious and macabre illustrative world of Arthur Rackham.

February half term: Fairies and Fantastical Creatures Trail

Sat 16 Feb 2019
11:00-15:30
Welcome to the fantastical, mysterious world of Standen.

National Trust World Book Day

Sat 09 Mar 2019
11:00-16:30
Join us as the National Trust celebrates World Book Day.
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Eating and shopping

Visitors sitting outside the cafe at Standen House, West Sussex

A bite to eat 

Enjoy a range of fresh and seasonal meals and snacks in the Barn Café.

Cushions in the shop at Standen

Arts and Crafts gifts 

Take inspiration from the house and find Morris & Co. style gifts and textiles in the gift shop. Pick up a plant grown in the nursery and grow a bit of Standen in your own garden.

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Places to stay

The Morris Apartment, self-catering accomodation at Standen, West Sussex

Stay here 

Stay inside the original family rooms in the house at Standen in a cosy apartment decorated in the Morris & Co. style.

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Get involved

Get involved by volunteering at Standen, West Sussex

Join our team 

We wouldn't work without our team of dedicated volunteers who help us run and look after Standen. Take a look at what they get up to and how to get involved yourself.

The garden in autumn

The Friends of Standen Estate 

The Friends of Standen Estate aim to actively promote the work of the Standen Estate.

Staff and volunteers gardening at a National Trust property

Supporter groups in Sussex 

Members of our National Trust supporter groups in Sussex help fund raise for places like Nymans and Sheffield Park - they also get together for days out and talks and tours or volunteer at their local place.

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Groups

Tour group at Standen

Bring a party 

Book a house or garden tour for your group on a visit to Standen and learn more about the Arts and Crafts movement.

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Our work

Standen's kitchen

Conservation at Standen 

Have a look at some of our latest conservation projects throughout the property, garden and estate and find out more about the teams involved.

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History

Letter to Miss Amy Beale from Philip Webb, dated 3 August 1893

A history of Standen 

Philip Webb often drew inspiration from landscapes and historic buildings, and decided to preserve and incorporate some of the medieval farm buildings on the site into his design. Despite these historic influences, Standen was built as a thoroughly modern home, complete with central heating and electricity.

The Beale Family c.1900 outside the house

A history of the Beale family 

The Beales were one of a number of prominent non-conformist families from Birmingham, who had prospered during the city’s manufacturing boom, and dominated the social and business life of the city.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Standen House and Garden on the National Trust Collections website

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